Shopsmith Premium Bandsaw Blades are fabricated from high-quality silicon carbide steel with precision-milled teeth for superior, long lasting performance. Our premium bandsaw blades are induction heat treated to ensure an even hardness. Shopsmith blades feature a special tooth set and rake angle ensuring consistent cutting with less pressure on a wide variety of materials reducing heat build-up, prolonging blade life. All Shopsmith Premium Bandsaw Blades include a lifetime warranty on weld integrity. Should your bandsaw blade break at the weld, we'll replace it for free for the lifetime of the blade. Shopsmith's 1/2 Inch Premium Woodcutting Blade features a 4 TPI, hook-style tooth set ideal for resawing and heavy-duty cutting operations for wood, plywood, and plastics up to 6 Inches thick. This blade has a 2 Inch minimum radius and is not recommended for metal cutting.